CARISMATIC SOLDIER ran well on debut in a bumper 9 months ago and is the sort to take to hurdling, so he's narrowly preferred to recent Exeter winner Inside Man. Auithodidacte is another interesting hurdling newcomer based on Flat form.
Carismatic Soldier
Inside Man
Authodidacte
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
2. Carismatic Soldier
J: Sean BowenT: Olly Murphy
F: 2-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
277
Verdict
Related to a hurdling winner and there was a good deal of promise in his second in a Huntingdon bumper 9 months ago. Looks the type to better that in this sphere, so strong claims.
1. Inside Man
J: Nick ScholfieldT: Mrs Jane Williams
F: 214-61
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Positive start in juvenile hurdles last season and firmly back on track when scoring with something in hand in novice at Exeter 17 days ago. Gives weight away all round but he's a strong player in first-time hood.
4. Malinificent
J: Henry BrookeT: Warren Greatrex
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
£52,000 4-y-o, Malinas gelding. Dam, unraced, half-sister to fairly useful but temperamental hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 33f) Bob Mahler. Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points (May 5).
5. Authodidacte
J: Charlie DeutschT: Venetia Williams
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
416
Verdict
Fairly useful Flat winner on the Flat in France. 12/1, tenth of 16 in handicap at Clairefontaine (11.9f, good). Off 13 months. First run for yard after leaving P. & J. Brandt. Notable hurdling newcomer for excellent yard.
3. Directly
J: Richard PatrickT: Samuel Drinkwater
F: 4
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
80
Verdict
Telescope half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Cultram Abbey. Something to work on when fourth in a Wincanton bumper and can't be ruled out.
6. Dartmouth Rose
J: Charlie ToddT: Pam Sly
F: 830
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Best effort in bumpers in May when third at Market Rasen, albeit possibly flattered after being well positioned. Down the field last time and probably up against it on hurdling debut.